- A very close friend of both humorist Will Rogers and C.B. Irwin, of the C.B. Irwin Circus and Racing Stable fame. Fred served as an honorary pallbearer for Irwin. Fred and Rogers would sometimes appear on the same vaudeville bill and shared a mutual love of steer roping, polo, flying and even bulldogging. One of Will's children was named Fred Stone Rogers.
- Uncle of Gunsmoke (1955) actor Milburn Stone ("Doc" Adams).
- Became famous as the Scarecrow in the 1902-1911 stage production of The Wizard of Oz, paired with David Craig Montgomery who played the Tin Woodsman. His performance inspired Ray Bolger, who based his performance on Stone's incredible physical performances.
- The black box theater on the Rollins College campus in Winter Park, Florida, is named for him. It is an "experimental" theater which features shows completely put on by the students.
- Brother-in-law of author Rex Beach.
- In the late 50's while he played Doc Adams on 'Gunsmoke' his cousin Carol Stone played Big Nosed Kate Hioliday in 'The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp'.
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